The Air Fryer Cookbook: Deep-Fried Flavor Made Easy, Without All the Fat!

Cauliflower is a relatively humble member of the cabbage family. Many of us think of it as a go-to choice for raw veggie platters and pretty much leave it at that. By giving cauliflower the ugly stepchild treatment, however, we are depriving ourselves of a wide array of delicious menu options.

Cauliflower is a nutritional powerhouse, so it makes sense to incorporate it into a healthy diet as much as you can. Packed with vitamins B6, C, and K, it also contains choline, folate, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium and protein. High in fiber, it aids in digestive health and can also be instrumental in weight loss. The antioxidants it contains help the body to reduce the damage from free radicals and assist in lowering inflammation levels. Scientists continue to learn more about cauliflower’s nutritional assets with each passing year.

Cauliflower can be prepared in numerous ways. However, boiling or steaming it can leave it mushy and sacrifice flavor. By contrast, air fryer cauliflower retains all of its nutrients as well as its great taste and can be made in a matter of minutes. If you’re not familiar with the air fryer, it’s a popular electrical appliance that uses hot air to bake, roast and fry meats and vegetables, reducing or even eliminating altogether the need to use butter or unhealthy oil.

The next time your menu calls for veggies, put aside your tried-and-true choices and try cauliflower. It lends itself to any number of preparation styles and adds a delicious and nourishing touch to any meal. We guarantee you’ll never relegate it to the back of your vegetable crisper again.